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Servo Motor with Voltage Regulator Demo

This demo uses an voltage regulator to step a 12V input down to 6V which is then used to power a servo motor. The motor position is controlled with a potentiometer.

Parts and Code

  • Arduino Uno, Breadboard, Wires

  • ​NorthPada Power Supply 9V 2A Charger AC Adapter for Arduino UNO R3

  • LM2596 DC to DC Buck Converter 3.0-40V to 1.5-35V Power Supply Step Down Module

  • MG996R Metal Gear Conponent Digital Torque Standard Servo

  • 10K Ohm Knurled Shaft Linear Rotary Taper Potentiometer with Cap

Wiring Schematic

ServoMotorWithVoltageRegulatorDemo.png

Demos created by A. Torp, D. Zhu, and S. Marra

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